Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	IT Project Manager
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Information Technology
Department	Scheduling Office - Nwk
Overview
Posting Summary	Rutgers University – Newark (RU-N), an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise is seeking an IT Project Manager. Reporting to the Associate Director of Innovation & Technology, the primary role of the ITPM is to plan, coordinate and track Information Technology project initiatives and to lead technical solution implementations. The position responsibilities include and are not limited to the following: Ensures cohesiveness between Rutgers-Newark Technology and Learning Spaces (TLS, Rutgers-Newark IT (RUN-IT), and other Rutgers-Newark campus stakeholders in technical solution design, technical implementation, and overall project delivery for infrastructure, system, and application initiatives across the campus Serves as primary client liaison and provides the “bridge” between client needs and technical solutions that support those needs Responsible for financial/budget management of some projects Applies best practices in project management and technical implementation in order to deliver value-added solutions in a cost-effective manner
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement	Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu .
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	05
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	70752.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	89501.000
Annual Maximum Salary	108250.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview . Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Requires a bachelor’s degree in computer science or an equivalent combination of education and experience and two years of related systems administration experience Requires a good technical understanding of internetworking devices and their associated operating systems, as well as an understanding of systems and network related programming concepts
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Bachelor of Science (or equivalent experience) in information technology, technical project management, or a related field of study Minimum of 5 years IT project management and IT solution implementation Experiential knowledge and achievement in IT project management methods and procedures Experiential knowledge and achievement in information technologies, infrastructures, systems, and applications Requires the ability to correctly identify and diagnose common operating system, LAN operating system and microcomputer application problems, and to document and implement appropriate resolution techniques for such problem Must be able to read, interpret, understand, and apply technical instructions and documentation Requires good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to handle multiple, shifting priorities
Preferred Qualifications	Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification; Lean six sigma training or certifications; Experience working in higher education environment.
Equipment Utilized	Microsoft Suite of Products (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, MS-Project) Office 365 Wrike WebEx Zoom Slack/Teams Qualtrics
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Climbing stairs, walking up to several block for campus meetings, commuting to off-campus locations (e.g. other campuses) as needed; A valid driver’s license is required.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	23ST0321
Posting Open Date	02/03/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University - New Brunswick
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

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Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees , Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster upon eligibility and upload proof of same. Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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